SM Fish Corp. Recalls Ossie's Herring in Sourcream Due to Listeria Risk
SM Fish Corp. is recalling 168 units of Ossie's Herring in Sourcream due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination found in the facility.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4, and the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a ready-to-eat food product constitutes a critical health hazard under the rubric.
Plain-English summary
SM Fish Corp. is voluntarily recalling 168 units of Ossie's Herring in Sourcream, Net Wt. 8 oz., UPC 739885114714. The product is packed in a plastic deli tub and was distributed to retail stores in New York and New Jersey. The affected units have Best By date codes ranging from 08/21/16 through 10/18/16.
The recall was initiated because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This determination is based on the detection of the bacteria in the plant through FDA environmental sampling and the district's inspectional findings.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and date codes listed above. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- OSSIE'S HERRING IN SOURCREAM, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885114714; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.
- Manufacturer
- SM Fish Corp.
- Category
- Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 168
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Best By date codes of 08/21/16 through 10/18/16
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 19 recalled by SM Fish Corp. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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